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The Weapons of MoH: European Assault

Like any good first-person shooter, Medal of Honor European Assault has guns. Lots of them. As you run through the game, you'll get weapons from your fellow OSS squadmates, find them scattered on the ground, and even pry them from the cold, dead hands of your enemies. There are a variety of weapon types, too, including pistols, machine guns, grenades, and even a few kinds of rocket launchers. We got a chance to check out some of the weapons available to you, and we've got descriptions of each and every one of them on the following pages.

18. MP40

The most common German firearm of WWII, the MP40 was often known as the "Schmeissers." Created by a German engineer named Follmer, this 9mm machine pistol was used by the Wehrmacht starting in 1940. The MP40 was a full-auto machine gun that was made from stamped metal, making it cheaper to manufacture than some of the available alternatives. It also featured folding steel butt stocks, as well as fixed and hooded front sights and flip-up rear sights that could be set to both 100 and 200 meters.

19. M1A1

While you might not have heard of the M1A1 Antitank Rocket Launcher, you probably know it by its common name: the Bazooka. Weighing in at a hefty 18 pounds, the Bazooka fires a 2.36 inch rocket of several varieties, including High Explosive Antitank, Antipersonnel, and Practice rounds. The Bazooka was initially considered a failure when introduced to the European Theater, as the rockets proved ineffective against the heavily armored German tanks. However, the US servicemen didn't agree with the brass, finding the Bazooka extremely effective against buildings, bunkers, and, of course, enemy soldiers.